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APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
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TO: CLAREMONT CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COREY CALAYCAY, MAYOR
JENNIFER STARK, VICE MAYOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
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SUMMARY
Citizen volunteers provide important community insight into various issues and play an important role in achieving community aspirations and the City Council's vision for the community. Commissions and committees play a key role in helping to maintain effective local government, dedicating a good portion of their time as advisors to the City Council and in service to the community.
The City Council seeks commissioners and committee members who are willing to embrace the time commitment associated with preparing for and attending meetings, understanding that the study and deliberations by them ultimately inform policy decisions made by the City Council.
The Sustainability Committee, serves to monitor progress towards achieving the City's sustainability goals, prepares an annual report, and updates the Sustainable City Plan, which helps implement the sustainable community vision that is detailed in the City's General Plan. The term for service is set at four years by the Sustainable City Plan. The appointment of Kathy May is recommended.
The City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee, comprised of Mayor Corey Calaycay and Vice Mayor Jennifer Stark, conducted interviews and are making their recommendation for City Council appointment.
If this appointment is confirmed, one vacancy will exist on the Public Art Committee, and there will be a pending appointment to the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the City Council appoint Kathy May to the Sustainability Committee for a term to expire January 31, 2029.
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there are the following alternatives:
A. Request additional information.
B. Do not make the appointment.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to coordinate interviews and prepare this report is estimated at $576 and is included in the operating budget of the Administrative Services Department.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City's strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Council Priorities, Sustainability Plan, General Plan, the Claremont Municipal Code, and the 2024-26 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk's office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Corey Calaycay Shelley Desautels
Mayor City Clerk
Jennifer Stark
Vice Mayor